Time to get ME back!!!

Well, I'm back.  Never thought that I would be able to say that.  I started this journey back in 2009 and I cant believe that its been 2 years.  I was more of a lurker that posted occasionally, but I was on this site several times a day researching and meeting new people.  Well, I was well on my way to RNY surgery and I was so excited and busy trying to make my dream a reality that I was not paying attention to my cycle.  Just before I was ready to pay the fee to request insurance approval, I realized that I was starting to feel nauseous and my period had not shown up.  " Oh, you have got to be kidding me!" " There is no way I'm pregnant 'cause I'm about start my journey to becoming thin and healthy!"  My pregnancy was confirmed in early November of 2009 and I was devastated.  To say I cut up in the doctor's office would be an understatement. 

Two days before Thanksgiving and one hour before arriving in Pittsburgh, my husband and I finally talked about having another baby.  I guess we were both in shock.  We gave each other a pep talk and just before arriving to my mother-in-law's house, we were having another baby and it was OK.  One month later, we found out that we were having twins. Double wow!!!!  Fast forward to 26 weeks and 5 days, which was when I went into pre-term labor and had Johnathan and Jacob.  They were 1lb 14 ounces and 1 lb 13 ounces. The biggest scare of my life.  I have never been so worried and scared.  My babies spent 66 days in the NICU and came home on oxygen.  I think back now and wonder how I got through 2010 with all that was going on.  My main concern was my children.

Now that my babies are healthy and almost two years old, I feel that it is time to get back to ME!  Getting back on OH has been my first step and I look forward to continuing this journey................

There are some gifts you don't know you want until you have them.  Fortunately we can always make changes be it handling those surprises or getting ourselves back on track with our plans.  Welcome back. 

Thank you.  They are definitely my little miracles and they bring sooo much joy and laughter to our family.  I'm outnumbered 4 to 1, but I plan on being the "Queen" of my house. 

OMG!!.......You have me all misty eyed and welled up now JSP!!  Then I saw this pic and I was just done for!!  How adorable!!  I just loved big brother with the "snaggle tooth" grin.  What a blessing!!  Your young men are just so handsome, and I am so happy that all are healthy and well..............Now you're right...it's time to get "Queen Mom" on the same healthy track, because you need to be there for them for a lifetime.  I wish you well in your continued wl journey, and pray all goes well.  There's plenty of room on the bench for you!

Happy Holidays!

J

Welcome back!!! My story is similar to yours, with the exception that my girls were born at 24 weeks and 1 day, they just turned 5, yes 5, they are healthy and happy, thank G*d.  I myself had surgery 4 years ago, with NO regrets. If i can help answer any questions for you please feel free to reach out to me about ANYTHING! I'm also a nurse...............in the NICU now!!!

Best of luck to you and yours.